Delhi - The capital of India is third-largest city and north India's industrial hub. It reflects the cultural diversity and religious unity of India. Old Delhi was the capital of Muslim India between the 17th and 19th centuries. And New Delhi was built as the imperial capital of India. People of Delhi are goodhearted and big hearted, so this city is popularly called as "Dilwalonka Shehar". It is said that the Delhi is losing its charm, but still the glory of the past looms large its life-style. It is a spacious, open city and contains government buildings.

Delhi might be changing with time it has always done so but it has never shelved the past. There are discos for youngsters to swing their body through out the night, but still the Quwallies at the Nizamuddin Shrine floats in the air, the silence of the night is broken by the Prabhat ferries and the singing of Gurbani (the verses from the Granth Sahaib), the bells in the temples still tells about God being every where, the Sunday masses in Churches still attract the otherwise busy residents of India. People take a break from the hurried life during the ancient fairs and festivals like 'Phoolwalo-Ki-Sair which are still organized in traditional way.

Delhi shares its borders with Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, which influence the life-styles and language of the people. Migrations from various parts of India has led to pockets of has diverse culture coming together in various parts of Delhi. For example, R.K. Puram has a concentration of South Indians, while C.R. Park has a concentration of Bengalies. Delhi celebrates Durga Puja with same enthusiasm as Id is celebrated. The Guru Purab and Christmas carry the same colour as Dewali or Buddha Purnima. The amalgamation of various cultures, traditions, religions has painted Delhi in colours which are brought from all over India.

Delhi is a major travel gateway. It is one of India's busiest entrance points for overseas airlines, the hub of the north Indian travel network, and a stop on the overland across Asia. The city of Delhi covers most of the Delhi Union Territory, a federal district similar to Washington DC. Today, very few city residents can lay claim to being 'real' Delhi-wallahs, and most of the population of New Delhi comprises Hindu-Punjabi families originally from Lahore.

Since Independence, Delhi has prospered as the capital of India. In the past decade its population has increased by 50%, largely due to rapid economic expansion and increased job opportunities. The charm of Delhi has attracted Emperors, Conquerors and poor, equally. It is correctly said that Delhi is a land of 'Dilwalas' i.e. a land for and of people with heart. This phrase acquires a true colour when one goes around the lanes of Delhi.